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ACT makes science section optional, shortens the test for students
(WLBT/Gray News) – Big changes are coming to the ACT for high school students nationwide. The science portion of the test will no longer be required. According to a news release, the three core sections of the ACT will be English, reading and math. The science section will now...
Tupelo High School shows off new football field turf and track
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) — Tupelo High School shared pictures of its new football field turf and track. Tupelo’s football field is famous for its royal blue turf. The new turf retains the blue color; however, it appears to now alternate between royal blue and a darker shade of blue.
Videos: Kosciusko High School seniors rush to claim parking spots
Kosciusko High School seniors for the Class of 2025 gathered in the rain Wednesday morning to claim their parking spots for the upcoming school year. “Tape the parking lot,” sometimes called the “Senior Rush” or “The Running of the Students,” has become a tradition for KHS seniors.
Miskelly Furniture Names New Operations Chief
BrandSource member Miskelly Furniture continues to adjust its leadership structure, this time promoting Mark Waters to chief operating officer. “We are thrilled to promote Mark to the role of COO,” said CEO Oscar Miskelly. “His extensive experience, dedication to operational excellence and unwavering commitment to our company’s core values make him the ideal leader to guide our operations. We look forward to the continued success and innovation he will bring in his new role.”
Homecoming, potluck at Black Jack Sunday
Homecoming, potluck at Black Jack Sunday By Donna Traywick Mt. Olivet News Oh! This is my time of the night to write. Most of the world is asleep. No one to ring the doorbell, no phone calls, no emails, and thank God Facebook is empty. I made a pledge when I got on Facebook, not […] The post Homecoming, potluck at Black Jack Sunday appeared first on The Panolian.
Brett Young to play night before first Ole Miss home game
The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss will host former Rebel baseball player and current country music sensation Brett Young the night before the Ole Miss home football game against Furman. The Aug. 30th concert will feature two former Ole Miss players on stage: Young and fellow country star Josh Kelley. Young pitched […] The post Brett Young to play night before first Ole Miss home game appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday
NATCHEZ — The Truth Lounge owners have filed an application for a preliminary injunction against the City of Natchez in Sixth District Circuit Court. Circuit Court Judge Carmen Drake will hear the application at 2 p.m. on Thursday in the Adams County Courthouse. The Truth Lounge has been closed since April 25, when the city’s […] The post Truth Lounge owners to ask court for injunction against city to allow it to reopen at hearing Thursday appeared first on Mississippi's Best Community Newspaper.
Family of missing Horn Lake man speaks after body found inside his car at impound lot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A family member of 20-year-old Jaderius Webb, who wished to go unnamed, spoke with Action News 5 on Wednesday about the pain of learning her loved one may have been killed, and his charred remains left behind for days in the back of his burned BMW.
Local marching band to perform in nation’s oldest Thanksgiving Day parade
The Leake County High School marching band has been invited to perform in the country’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade. That event is the Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA. This year will be the 105th edition of the parade, which has aired on WPVI-TV (6ABC) since 1966.
Biloxi awards contract for Popp’s Ferry Road extension project
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - On Tuesday, The Biloxi City Council awarded Necaise Brothers Construction Company with a contract to build the Popp’s Ferry Road extension. That project will bring Popp’s Ferry all the way to Highway 90. City officials said the project will cost more than $20 million...
Mississippi Lottery players win big
FLOWOOD, Miss. — Two Mississippi Lottery players took home some serious cash. One Mississippi Match 5 player hit the jackpot worth more than $253,000. The player matched all five numbers on the winning ticket, which was bought at LL Quick Mart on U.S. Highway 63 South in Lucedale. A...
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